Will Obstructionist Democrats Look to Block Nominees?

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 12: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the director of the CIA, Rep.Mike Pompeo (R-KS) attends his confirmation hearing before the Senate (Select) Intelligence Committee on January 12, 2017 in Washington, DC. Mr. Pompeo is a former Army officer who graduated first in his class from West Point.

The President went on the offensive Monday against what he anticipates will be obstruction by Capitol Hill Democrats stonewalling against the ascension to Secretary of State of nominee Mike Pompeo and possibly VA Secretary nominee Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson.

The president communicated his concerns via his communication tool of choice, Twitter.

Hard to believe Obstructionists May vote against Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State. The Dems will not approve hundreds of good people, including the Ambassador to Germany. They are maxing out the time on approval process for all, never happened before. Need more Republicans!

Concerns about Jackson’s level of experience for running an agency the sheer size of the VA have surfaced while Trump’s declaration regarding Pompeo comes ahead of a key vote Monday in the Foreign Relations committee. Every Democrat as well as Republican Sen. Rand Paul have reportedly vowed to vote against Pompeo.

Many other positions in the State department as well as dozens of Ambassadorships remain to be filled. The Democrats may look to create roadblocks as a part of their political posturing in advance of November’s critical midterm election.